The MAECI (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation) provides grants, drawn from Chapter 2619/7, upon request for:
- Funding for travel and accommodation expenses for Italian researchers, professors, experts, cultural figures, and cultural operators (or foreigners residing in Italy for at least two years) invited abroad by foreign university or cultural institutions.
- Contributions toward travel and accommodation expenses for foreign researchers, professors, experts, cultural figures, and cultural operators (or Italians residing abroad) invited by Italian university and cultural institutions to promote collaboration and joint research programs.
RECIPIENTS OF THE GRANT
Researchers, professors, experts, personalities, and cultural operators who are:
- Italian or foreign nationals residing in Italy for at least two years, invited to foreign university or cultural institutions for study or research purposes.
- Foreign or Italian nationals residing abroad, invited to Italian university or cultural institutions for study or research purposes.
DEADLINES
Applications must be received via email by this Embassy (ambalkuwait.culturale@esteri.it), including all required documentation, no later than July 31, 2026.
The grant is eligible for all activities taking place between January 1 and November 15, 2026. Please note that it will not be possible to provide grants for missions occurring after November 15, 2026.
Note: Further details are contained in the attached file.
